Tauhierah Salie, Author at Voice of the Cape

US: Albuquerque’s Shia Muslims ‘never expected’ attacks against their community

INTERNATIONAL When three Muslim men were killed over a 10-day period in Albuquerque, New Mexico, many members of the close-knit community feared there was a racist serial killer on the loose. The attacks, which saw some of the victims shot at point-blank range in the face, shocked the more than 3,000 Muslims who call the city home. The killings drew the attention of President Joe Biden, who said such attacks "have […]

11 August 2022

Local

Killarney International Raceway gearing up as Cape hub for global motorsport

LOCAL In yet another milestone boost for economic growth, jobs and destination Cape Town, the City’s Mayoral Committee has recommended the approval of a new lease for Killarney International Raceway operated by Western Province Motor Club (WPMC). While this recommendation to approve the lease must still be tabled at full Council for a final decision on 18 August 2022, the proposed transaction aims to secure the future of motorsport in […]

11 August 2022

Local

COCT implements water management process for excessive users

LOCAL Over the coming months, the City of Cape Town will be fixing leaks of 2 522 registered indigent households that are using more than 50 000 litres a month and restricting the use of others who are not keeping within the 15 000 litre allocation despite warnings. Water is an increasingly precious resource and everyone has a role to play in using it wisely. A new approach to domestic […]

11 August 2022

Local

Gov to pay 48 outstanding Marikana litigations by month end

LOCAL The Solicitor General’s office has confirmed that Government will pay the 48 outstanding Marikana litigations by the end of August this year. Families of slain Marikana miners are suing the state and President Cyril Ramaphosa for a billion rand. They are also demanding an apology. Last year about R200 million was paid to those affected by the Marikana massacre. The Solicitor-General Fhedzisani Pandelani says the process of finalising the claims is […]

11 August 2022

Local

Seven more suspects in Krugersdorp gang-rape expected in court

LOCAL Seven more suspects accused of the gang-rape of eight women in West Village, west of Johannesburg, are expected in the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. On Wednesday, seven other accused appeared in court in relation to the same incident. They are facing multiple counts of rape, aggravated robbery and contravening the Immigration Act. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) believes it has a prima facie case against the suspects. NPA spokesperson Phindi […]

11 August 2022

Local

Possible stage 2 load-shedding at short notice, warns Eskom

LOCAL Stage 2 load-shedding may be implemented from Wednesday afternoon. Eskom said the breakdowns of a generation unit each at the Majuba and Tutuka power stations and two at Kriel power station, have put a severe strain on the power generation system. The power utility said it was also experiencing problems at some of its other plants. “The delay in returning two generation units at Arnot, a unit each at […]

11 August 2022

Local

Naledi Pandor praised for response to questions over SA’s Russia and Ukraine stance

LOCAL International relations and co-operation minister Naledi Pandor has drawn praise from many on social media after she addressed SA’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. SA abstained from voting in a UN General Assembly vote in March to reprimand Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and demand Moscow stop fighting. It also abstained in a vote a month later to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council. Pandor met with […]

10 August 2022

Local

Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in large number amid Gaza bombing

INTERNATIONAL Scores of Israeli ultra-nationalists, including settlers, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday morning as the Israeli military onslaught on Gaza entered its third day. Protected by heavily armed Israeli forces, the storming began at around 7am local time and continued for three hours, as Israelis marked the Jewish holiday of Tisha B'av. Organised by far-right groups that call for the destruction of Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Islam, […]

7 August 2022

Local

Bo-Kaap residents called to comment on City’s Buitengracht Service Road proposals

LOCAL The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and businesses from the Bo-Kaap to comment on proposals to improve the safety of road users and traffic flow along Buitengracht Service Road. The public participation process is commencing on Monday, 8 August 2022, with the closing date for comments on Friday, 8 September 2022. The City recently met with local leaders from the Bo-Kaap to discuss the proposals intended […]

7 August 2022

Tauhierah Salie

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